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Data storage device with built-in data protection for ultra sensitive applications

  • US 7,780,079 B2
  • Filed: 05/22/2006
  • Issued: 08/24/2010
  • Est. Priority Date: 05/22/2006
  • Status: Expired due to Fees
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1. An apparatus comprising:

  • a data storage device including a data storage medium;

    a first remote unit; and

    an authorization unit within the data storage device for encrypting information to be stored on the data storage medium using a key received from the first remote unit, wherein the key is stored in volatile memory in the data storage device.

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